Ellie is VERY friendly with all people, dogs, cats, babies, etc. she particularly enjoys going to dog parks and doggy daycare and long hikes in the woods and Prairie. Ellie has mild skin allergies in the spring and early summer which we treat with two capsules of salmon oil each day. She prefers grain free dog food and treats.She loves to retrieve sticks, balls and dog frisbees and amazingly even as a puppy, never bothered our shoes, socks or gloves! Soccer balls however, are fair game!She's not a huge fan of swimming though.